Homepage Lagos from Friday, October 16th, 2026

Funsho Doherty, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2027 Lagos governorship hopeful, says he plans to build 150,000 housing units in four years, with government support to make homes more affordable for residents.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologised over the handling of a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the governing body's commercial rights to private investors.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s response to its 14-day ultimatum, raising fears of a possible nationwide strike if the dispute over workers’ demands remains unresolved.

The Federal Government has said it has no plan to increase electricity tariffs, dismissing reports of an impending hike circulating on social media.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the immediate reconstruction and rehabilitation of damaged roads across the state as the dry season creates better conditions for construction work.

At least 20 people were injured and more than 50 houses burnt on Thursday after a gas pipeline explosion rocked Aleto community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The Federal Government on Thursday reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha, Anambra State, to Asaba, Delta State, after 38 days of closure for emergency repairs.

Petroleum marketers have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed ₦1,350-per-litre ceiling on petrol supply costs, saying market competition and improved distribution are better ways to address rising fuel prices.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) contained three separate fire outbreaks in Lagos Island, Ojodu Berger and Mushin, while preventing a possible explosion involving a fallen petrol tanker carrying 45,000 litres of fuel in Isolo.